tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.comments2017-09-13T15:56:24.763-04:00Toronto Modern Quilt GuildToronto Modern Quilt Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12999059111721164006noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-11931262505098528692017-09-13T15:56:24.763-04:002017-09-13T15:56:24.763-04:00Yes we will be the Days for Girls Project back up ...Yes we will be the Days for Girls Project back up soon. We will be asking for support in the meetings to make the next stage of the kits, the liners. Toronto Modern Quilt Guildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999059111721164006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-86248195018199904662017-09-13T13:46:28.294-04:002017-09-13T13:46:28.294-04:00Hi,
Is this project still ongoing with TMQG? I am...Hi,<br />Is this project still ongoing with TMQG? I am in between projects at the moment and would love to contribute to this worthy cause, if it is still ongoing through the Guild. <br />Thanks!C. M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07207191991598298828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-69977265343921051802017-07-27T01:59:23.070-04:002017-07-27T01:59:23.070-04:00I appreciate this blog to share knowledge about th...I appreciate this blog to share knowledge about this important topic. Here I found different segments and now I am going to use these new tips with new enthusiasm.<br /><a href="%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A2.com" rel="nofollow">ตรวจ ลอตเตอรี่</a>Onluxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312368391738473696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-15770245671873096472017-02-21T19:48:16.077-05:002017-02-21T19:48:16.077-05:00Hi Modern Quilters! On your list of local resourc...Hi Modern Quilters! On your list of local resources, you have forgotten to mention Eweknit (832 Bloor Street West &amp; www.eweknit.co). The describe themselves as: &quot;dedicated to the arts of handcrafting and making, we carry a wide variety of artisanal yarns, designer fabrics and notions for your knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting &amp; weaving activities.&quot; The store is like Purl Soho in New York but bigger!neuflaneurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149145067957219121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-32691067168865773112017-01-11T17:56:10.214-05:002017-01-11T17:56:10.214-05:00Hello there! I have been saving baby clothes from ...Hello there! I have been saving baby clothes from my growing baby and would like to combine cloth from my favorite baby outfits to make a quilt for her. Would it be possible to hire someone from your association to create this quilt? Jennifer rrainewillow@hotmail.comGlobal Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684118448606274534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-36262166530928897162017-01-04T10:08:07.732-05:002017-01-04T10:08:07.732-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mary Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538930823362810865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-71641739898159032772016-12-12T12:07:09.575-05:002016-12-12T12:07:09.575-05:00Thank you for pointing that out. We did a little b...Thank you for pointing that out. We did a little back end organization that broke the link. It&#39;s now fixed.Adrienne Vanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09389223629660668730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-3293817481169421022016-12-07T17:01:35.937-05:002016-12-07T17:01:35.937-05:00When I try to go to the page with instructions for...When I try to go to the page with instructions for the drawstring bag, I get an error message saying &quot;page not found&quot; but I was able to access it a few weeks ago. It has been unavailable now for at least the last few days. Has it been taken down?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011422227857954584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-15927405209466082582016-10-05T14:42:31.489-04:002016-10-05T14:42:31.489-04:00What a great show and share! And I just love your ...What a great show and share! And I just love your description of the passing of the torch...we are on our way there too! Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567763046304613055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-69794832974371434782016-09-15T23:22:41.128-04:002016-09-15T23:22:41.128-04:00Thanks Karen! I vaguely recall you mentioned more ...Thanks Karen! I vaguely recall you mentioned more than one pincushion filler but my lack of notes betrayed me. Next time, I&#39;ll be more diligent in my note-taking and timely with my post.Debi De Santishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533704310578847272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-51050220666666960402016-09-15T15:49:43.700-04:002016-09-15T15:49:43.700-04:00Excellent write up, Debi! I feel like I was there....Excellent write up, Debi! I feel like I was there. Sorry I&#39;ll miss you all at the sew down this month, but hope to catch up at the next meeting! Karen Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17761520516104847113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-35999953495498015162016-08-24T15:59:38.383-04:002016-08-24T15:59:38.383-04:00This blog post inspires me to check out this guild...This blog post inspires me to check out this guild ... I may just have to be a guest at your September meeting to see if I can get over my nervousness of parking in that scary neighbourhood and not worry about my car the entire time (I may park it near Broadview Station and subway/bus it over...). Looking forward to it!HRH-DMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976511959050247575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-26695484997010552242016-08-03T11:34:33.818-04:002016-08-03T11:34:33.818-04:00Looks and sounds like great fun!
Looks and sounds like great fun! <br />Elisa's Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818078573560894741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-65706482337887688522016-08-01T19:29:04.731-04:002016-08-01T19:29:04.731-04:00It was a pleasure to have you here! mvhIt was a pleasure to have you here! mvhMurray Van Halemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665339612952212759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-79258185156510962532016-06-25T08:45:39.160-04:002016-06-25T08:45:39.160-04:00Wow - thanks for sharing. Those are awesome!
Wow - thanks for sharing. Those are awesome!<br />Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-9443613119006758712016-06-20T19:14:30.358-04:002016-06-20T19:14:30.358-04:00Berene, I love that quilt. Wow!
Berene, I love that quilt. Wow! <br />Karen Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17761520516104847113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-1884020027767849912016-06-20T18:45:51.972-04:002016-06-20T18:45:51.972-04:00Congratulations winners! it was a fun challenge.Congratulations winners! it was a fun challenge.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-80494668787058994842016-06-20T16:12:35.036-04:002016-06-20T16:12:35.036-04:00Congrats ladies! Such amazing quilts and wow, Beck...Congrats ladies! Such amazing quilts and wow, Becky and I had fun sifting through all those votes! Such great representation of the guild. Also, thanks to Robert Kaufman for the awesome prize bundles. Laura Henneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04916644312848168196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-62072385960223372512016-06-20T14:30:50.268-04:002016-06-20T14:30:50.268-04:00Congratulations, Becky and Lynda!! People were ver...Congratulations, Becky and Lynda!! People were very interested and complimentary during my shift at the Modern Quilt Guild exhibit. They loved the solid mini quilt challenge pieces and often wanted to vote for more than one! A big thank you to the executive - that would be Becky and Andrea for creating this challenge. And, a big thank you to Robert Kaufman Fabrics for the prizes. Doris Lovadina-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220728690918927417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-6250424366653432016-06-20T14:28:45.210-04:002016-06-20T14:28:45.210-04:00Exciting!!!!! And so glad that Jean won. She&#...Exciting!!!!! And so glad that Jean won. She&#39;s a nice lady! <br />Congrats to all the winners!! Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-77977728244670372102016-02-01T18:20:40.014-05:002016-02-01T18:20:40.014-05:00Here are some links to resources for improving acc...Here are some links to resources for improving accuracy when making quilt blocks:<br /><br />General Tips<br />Use good quality fabric, pay attention to grain lines when squaring up fabric on cutting board <br />Use a sharp blade in rotary cutter <br />Use good ergonomics (table height, body position, holding rotary cutter)<br />Quality thread (50 weight)<br />Frequent pressing (not ironing)<br />Pressing to one side vs pressing open – pressing to one side originated to prevent batting from bearding through seams. Better quality batting is less likely to do this so pressing to one side isn’t necessary for this reason but allows for “nesting” of seams which enhances accuracy.<br />Making blocks slightly bigger than required then cutting to required size is an option for some blocks<br /><br />http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/03/quilting-shortcuts/<br /><br />Tips for More Accurate Fabric Cutting <br />http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/02/how-to-cut-fabric-for-quilting/ (free class)<br />http://www.sewmamasew.com/2010/04/quilting-basics-preparing-cutting/<br />http://leahday.com/pages/cut-fabric-rotary-cutter<br /><br />Tips for More Accurate Piecing<br />http://www.stitcherydickorydock.com/5-steps-to-more-accurate-piecing/<br />http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2012/02/5-steps-to-improving-your-piecing-accuracy/ (free class)<br /><br />Great instructional videos on quilting basics can be found at Quilty.com and many other sites. Which ones do you watch? What are your favourite tips/tools or techniques to improve your accuracy? Catherine Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180943742528373959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-30064148650186194012016-01-31T22:10:21.210-05:002016-01-31T22:10:21.210-05:00Thanks for the details. I&#39;ll be getting my so...Thanks for the details. I&#39;ll be getting my sollids to work on. <br />Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-71767846724061053292016-01-18T08:04:27.223-05:002016-01-18T08:04:27.223-05:00Can&#39;t wait to see the results of this amazing ...Can&#39;t wait to see the results of this amazing weekend. Looks like it was productive and fun!Doris Lovadina-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220728690918927417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-2314166324475020832015-08-10T16:52:18.115-04:002015-08-10T16:52:18.115-04:00What a wonderful way to spend a weekend. I would l...What a wonderful way to spend a weekend. I would love to come next year! Thanks for sharing pictures.Susan K from Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07353736607452118525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754544507083725432.post-61321640674362053342015-08-10T08:07:12.743-04:002015-08-10T08:07:12.743-04:00What a blast. It was my eldest&#39;s birthday or e...What a blast. It was my eldest&#39;s birthday or else I&#39;d have been there. Next year!Samarra Khajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772304796872770218noreply@blogger.com